Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mendocino, CA from $1,200 (12 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Mendocino Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mendocino, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Sierra Sunset Village in the The Forks neighborhood priced from $1,750. Alderwood Apartments in the Asylum neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mendocino apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sierra Sunset Village2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1,750
Alderwood Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1,750
Shiloh Terrace3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$2,490

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mendocino, CA and Nearby

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mendocino area is the $2.18 price per square foot 460 Mason St Model at 460 Mason St, Unit A in the in the South Area neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Mendocino apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Shiloh Terrace starting at $2,490 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the West Windsor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mendocino apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
460 Mason St, Unit A460 Mason St2BR,1BA$2.18
Shiloh Terrace3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$2.45
108 Powell Avenue, Unit B108 Powell Avenue2BR,1BA$2.65
25859 Madrone Dr, Unit A25859 Madrone Dr2BR,1BA$1.30
Alderwood Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.09
Sierra Sunset Village2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.10
146 Gibson St, Unit 3146 Gibson St2BR,1BA$1.73
Furnished Studio-UkiahFurnished Studio-UkiahStudio ,1BA$9.00

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Getting Around Mendocino, CA

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mendocino Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mendocino Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mendocino is starting from $1,750 at Sierra Sunset Village.

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